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as in participating
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as in aware
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as in observation
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as in obeying
to act according to the commands of
you must observe all the rules of this school, not simply the ones that meet with your personal approval
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as in celebrating
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
a time when few people in New England observed Christmas
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as in watching
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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as in reflecting
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she observed that the weather had changed again
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as in following
to take notice of and be guided by
generally observes the suggestions of the experts regarding baby care
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observing
Adjective
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Whenever possible, athletic trainers should be on the sidelines to support student-athletes, Master said, and athletes should be aware of concussion symptoms in themselves and their teammates and seek care right away.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Specifically, Bill becomes increasingly aware of young girls being held and abused by the nuns of his convent, led by a sinister mother superior, Sister Mary (played with dark-eyed, cold-hearted terror by Emily Watson).Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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Driving the news: The Registrar of Voters is instead hosting a central count at its Kearny Mesa headquarters, with an observation gallery to see ballots being delivered from vote centers and added to the count.Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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By processing vast amounts of Earth observation data, AI identifies patterns and anomalies, improving forecasting for hurricanes, floods and wildfires.Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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In an accompanying statement also released Thursday, the firm outlined a list of new rules geared at ensuring similar problems don’t happen again.Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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Other highlights include a living room hosting French doors spilling out to a Juliette balcony and an adjacent kitchen outfitted with Carrara marble countertops, custom glass-front cabinetry, high-end appliances, and an accompanying breakfast bar.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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In stage one the car is controlled remotely by a watchful parent.Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, Daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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An oncologist who, in the face of this much evidence, shrugged and proposed watchful waiting as the best therapy would not be an optimist.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Some Mac-friendly features were introduced in earlier versions and are still present here, like multi-touch gestures.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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However, many parts of the brain or cortex are not fully active if external simulations aren’t present.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo vowed to remain vigilant, to continue to gather information and to monitor the situation closely.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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But as with any potential emerging disease, staying vigilant is key.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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While the bond market will close in observance, the stock market will remain open.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed from Saturday, Oct. 12 through Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Oct. 2024
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Skepticism abounds, even from one of the most observant former players, Brandon McCarthy, who pitched for the Dodgers and Yankees.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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During this 24-hour period, observant Jewish people fast, engage in reflection and prayer and formally repent for any sin that might have been committed during the previous Hebrew year.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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